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I need to shrink a shirt fast!?

How do i get a polyester shirt to shrink quickly? I bought a small from W49 but its still to loose on me, how do i get it to shrink down about 2-4 sizes over the course of a couple days??

Answer:

You have to buy a new one. Unless you have road hazard insurance, it isn't a defect and would therefore not be covered.
Wash hot and then put in the dryer on the highest setting. If it has a transfer on it, you'll crack it by drying it in the dryer though.
Wash (and rinse) it in the hottest water available, then put it in the dryer at the hottest setting. That should do it! BTW, polyester won't shrink!
If it really is 100% cotton, wash it in hot water and then tumble dry with high heat until it's completely dry. This will shrink it a few %, maybe not 2 - 4 sizes. This will also cause the cloth to wrinkle and you will have to iron it to get it smooth again. If it's polyester, it won't shrink.

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